Rendering in Olton

What should you know before starting in Olton?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Olton? Check with Solihull Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your render are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.

Render can't be applied in frost, heavy rain or strong sun, so programmes follow the forecast.
Hollow or loose render has to come off before a new system goes on.
Re-rendering more than 50% of a wall can trigger a requirement to improve its insulation.

Postcode district: B92
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which option fits your home?

Silicone render

A thin-coat render applied over a base coat and mesh, with silicone added so rain beads off and dirt washes away. Silicone render is through-coloured, so it needs no painting, flexes slightly with the wall and lets moisture escape. It costs more than sand and cement but needs far less upkeep.

Sand and cement render

The traditional two-coat render of sand, cement and lime or plasticiser, finished smooth or textured and then painted with masonry paint. It's the most affordable system and easy to patch. It needs repainting every several years, and on older solid walls a breathable, lime-based mix is often better than a hard cement render.

How much should you budget in Olton?

Prices in Olton match the rest of our area: £40–£160 per m². Silicone render with base coat and mesh over sound brickwork, including beads: usually £70–£100 per m².

Guide prices for rendering
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Sand and cement, painted	£40 – £65 per m²	Two-coat render plus masonry paint
Silicone or through-coloured render	£65 – £100 per m²	No painting, low maintenance
Insulated render (EWI)	£110 – £160 per m²	Insulation boards with a render finish

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Olton address.

Your questions answered

Can you render over my old render or pebbledash?

Sometimes. If the existing render is firmly bonded, some systems can go over it after cleaning and a key coat. Hollow, cracked or loose render must come off first, because new render won't hold a failing background. We tap-test the whole wall at survey and tell you which areas can stay.

How do I book a survey in Olton?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your render and arrange a time to visit.

Do I need to repaint render?

Sand and cement render needs painting with masonry paint, and repainting every several years. Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting, because the colour runs through the material. They may need an occasional gentle clean, especially on north-facing or shaded walls where algae can grow.

Does Solihull Council need to approve my render?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Olton is provided by Solihull Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Olton and a photo of the walls if you can.